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Nationals' Yunel Escobar will see five innings of work vs. Cardinals

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

Nationals manager Matt Williams told reporters that he plans to use infielder Yunel Escobar for five innings during Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals, per MASN Sports. Escobar went 1 for 2 in his spring debut on Monday after nursing an oblique injury. Williams added that Escobar did not report any setbacks after his debut.

Nationals infielder Yunel Escobarwent 1 for 2 in his first appearance of spring training Monday after dealing with an oblique injury. Despite committing an error, Escobar was able to get through the game without re-aggravating the injury, reports MLB.com.

"No issues today, swinging hard and often, which is good," manager Matt Williams said of Escobar. "He came out of it just fine -- no issues [with the diving play]. It's a really good sign that he is really feeling good about it."

Nationals second baseman Yunel Escobar (oblique) is in the starting lineup for Monday's matchup with the Yankees. Escobar has yet to play in a Grapefruit League game this spring as he recovers from an oblique issue.